I was about to say what
vison said about game attendance
Faramond hits the nail right on the head with saying that I don't like the DH because I come from a cricketing background. I already held forth in this thread about how the bowler has to stand there and face the bowling. No-one bats in his place! Also, there's usually about 5 bowlers on a team, of differing batting competence, usually at least two who are complete dunces. But the entire team of 11 bat. And once you're out, you're out! You only get one out an inning.
Yes, cricket is completely opposite of baseball in terms of gaming dynamics. But it also involves hitting a ball with a bat. That is the bit I like
If
Faramond happened to support a AL team, I would have had reams to say about the DH, and I would have preferred the NL way of doing it, but I would have supported his team --- pausing sometimes to chirp about the DH, of course
Yep, the only influence he had was to turn me into a Dodger, for better or worse
I'm OK with letting the AL play their way and the NL play their way. I suppose it adds some character and difference in play. Live and let live. Though if I was the chief of all I survey MLB-wise I would kick out the DH rule
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